Katherine Orr, BACP

Katherine Orr creates a nonjudgmental space where people can explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviours to work through difficulties. She supports clients in examining what is happening for them and identifying the changes they want to make. Therapy is a collaborative process and she does not offer prescriptive advice; instead she works alongside people to find approaches that suit each individual.

She holds the BACP credential, indicating affiliation with a professional counselling body, and practises as an integrative counsellor combining psychodynamic, person-centred and cognitive behavioural approaches. This flexible model lets her focus on past influences, present patterns, or practical strategies for managing symptoms depending on what will best help the client.

Katherine believes that with the right support people can make meaningful changes. She has experience working with depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, relationship difficulties, addictions and childhood abuse. Her approach balances professional training with a personal, compassionate touch to create a therapeutic relationship that is both structured and warm.

Integrative approaches and online therapy options

Katherine uses an integrative framework online, with clear, accessible methods that suit different needs. Client-Centered Therapy emphasises a warm, nonjudgmental relationship where the client leads the pace and focus, which can help with self-esteem, relationship issues and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and developing practical strategies to change them - it is often used for anxiety, depression and stress-related problems. Psychodynamic Therapy explores how past experiences and patterns influence current feelings and relationships, offering insight into recurring difficulties and deeper emotional themes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Katherine works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, and she adapts the way she works as the therapy progresses. This collaborative process helps ensure the work feels relevant and useful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging allow people to access registered professionals from different locations and to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in sessions and to choose the format that feels most comfortable for each individual.